Business
Celebration of service; Kathy Stutzman receives prestigious Rotary award
An Austin woman was recognized for years of service with one of Rotary International’s highest awards.
FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES
City favors true county assessor model
The Austin City Council favors Mower County potentially changing the way it assesses property values for taxes.
Business
Council approves Spam Museum exterior
The Spam Museum is officially ready to complete exterior construction and landscaping after the Austin City Council awarded ...
Local Government
Bill would give incentive for workforce housing
A local senator has initiated several bills he hopes will pass in this year’s legislative session. District 27 ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Deputies bust 23 for underage drinking
Law enforcement officers from the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office, Albert Lea Police Department and Blooming Prairie Police Department ...
Education
MCT to take on fairytales; Reading event leads into upcoming ‘Story Stew’ performance
Matchbox Children’s Theatre is taking on fairytales this weekend with “Story Stew: A Fairy Tale Revue.” The show ...
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
Pacelli Shamrockin’ Run draws 182
Pacelli Catholic Schools held its second annual Shamrockin’ Run at the school on Saturday with 182 participants braving ...
Agriculture
Sukalski Crowned Mower County Dairy Princess
Stephanie Sukalski of LeRoy was crowned 2016 Mower County Dairy Princess at the 63rd Annual Dairy Princess Banquet, ...
Grand Meadow Superlarks
GM’s Sloan named 2015 Coach of the Year
The Minnesota Football Coaches Association has announced that Gary Sloan of Grand Meadow is the 2015 Coach of ...
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City Council set to award bids for Spam exterior
The Austin City Council is scheduled to award bids for the exterior pavement and landscaping outside of the ...
Education
GM superintendent to retire this June
After about six years as the Grand Meadow and Glenville-Emmons superintendent, Jerry Reshetar will retire. “I’ve been in ...
gcs
Metro areas committed to better roads
Metropolitan areas are committed to helping increase transportation funding for Greater Minnesota, including Freeborn and Mower counties, according ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Woman pleads not guilty to criminal sexual conduct
An Austin woman is facing charges of criminal sexual conduct, in addition to other charges. Magen Atkins, 25, ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Woman charged for pointing gun at woman serving papers
A Rose Creek woman is facing assault charges after she pointed a gun at a woman who was ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Hanson sentenced in Salvation Army theft
A man who stole a donation kettle from the Salvation Army has pleaded guilty and has been sentenced. ...
SportsPlus
Big Ten Football Scores and Results – Week 11 2024
The Week 11 college football slate includes six games featuring Big Ten teams involved. Keep reading to see…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 9
The Cal Poly Mustangs versus the USC Trojans is one of three games on the college basketball schedule…
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 9
In one of the four intriguing matchups on the NBA slate today, the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 9
The Saturday college basketball slate includes six games with a ranked team on the court. Among those contests…
November 9 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
Today’s NHL slate should have plenty of excitement on the ice. Among those contests is the Dallas Stars…